"Ye Cangtian, this is none of your business!"
"You'd better stay away and mind your own business!"
Seeing Ye Cangtian stand up, Bai Yuanhang's face turned grim. While he didn't want revenge on Ye Cangtian, it didn't mean he held no grudges.
Now that Ye Cangtian was stepping in to meddle, it infuriated him and put him in a difficult position.
This was because Ye Cangtian was from the Hidden Group, and provoking him rashly would not end well for the Bai family.
"Heh, it's simple if you don't want me to intervene."
"Apologize to the old man and get his forgiveness, then you can leave."
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and said.
To be honest, he also didn't want to offend the Bai family. Apart from Bai Sulian, the rest of the Bai family seemed reasonable. At least, they hadn't caused him any trouble so far.
But if he were to be dismissed like this, it would be difficult to explain to the old man!
"You want me to apologize to some old geezer?"
"Ye Cangtian, are you crazy? Or has eating too much fish made your brain go soft!"
Bai Yuanhang was instantly enraged and drew his long sword.
He could no longer tolerate it. He had to teach Ye Cangtian and that old geezer a lesson. As for the consequences, they could be dealt with later!
As long as he was careful and didn't kill Ye Cangtian, the consequences shouldn't be severe.
"Kid, what are you dawdling about!"
"Hurry up and finish him, you still have to drink with the old man!"
The old man's urging voice came. Ye Cangtian gave a wry smile and then drew his skull dagger.
The next moment, he charged forward.
"Good timing!"
Bai Yuanhang shouted and met him head-on.
Clang clang clang...
In an instant, black and cold light intertwined, creating fierce sparks.
Bai Yuanhang became increasingly alarmed. Ye Cangtian, merely a junior, was surprisingly difficult to handle, even gaining the upper hand.
He had been stuck at the peak of the Profound level for decades, but he had touched the barrier of the Earth level. It was just that due to his advanced age and limited talent, he couldn't break through.
Even so, in the ruins, he had few equals.
But he never expected to be suppressed by a young man.
Fortunately, it was him fighting. If it were his daughter, she might truly not be Ye Cangtian's match.
As Bai Yuanhang mused this inwardly, Ye Cangtian appeared quite at ease.
Especially with his recent increased proficiency in controlling spiritual energy, allowing him to distribute his internal spiritual energy precisely. This not only greatly reduced consumption but also increased his speed.
"Not good!"
As the two fiercely fought, Bai Sulian, who was watching, suddenly cried out. As an observer, she saw the problem.
While probing, Ye Cangtian was setting a trap.
More precisely, it was about the rhythm.
Whether Ye Cangtian was attacking or defending, his speed remained unchanged.
This created a habitual illusion, causing the opponent to be unable to react when his speed suddenly changed, leading to them being hit.
As expected.
Just as Bai Sulian spoke, Ye Cangtian's skull dagger blocked the long sword, and he followed up with a punch to Bai Yuanhang's chest.
This punch was very sudden, and its speed increased significantly. Bai Yuanhang had no time to react and was sent flying out.
Pfft!
Bai Yuanhang instantly spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes filled with shock.
From the start of their engagement, he had thought he might lose, but he hadn't expected it to happen so suddenly.
"Father, are you alright!"
Bai Sulian rushed forward immediately, her face filled with worry and regret.
If she hadn't been unable to let go of her obsession, this situation would not have occurred!
"I'm fine, just a couple of broken ribs."
"Alas! Father is old and useless now, unable to support you anymore..."
Bai Yuanhang stroked Bai Sulian's hair and said with guilt.
"Bai Yuanhang, considering the Bai family's significant contributions to China, I will not trouble you further today!"
"And don't be so sentimental with your father and daughter reunion; it's not a farewell to life and death!"
"Go apologize to the old man and then leave quickly!"
Ye Cangtian looked at the fallen Bai Yuanhang and said with a hint of annoyance.
He had held back, otherwise, he could have crushed the man's heart just now.
"Forget it, a lesson is enough."
"I don't care for his apology. Come, let's continue drinking..."
The old man waved his hand and called Ye Cangtian back to his side.
On the other side, Bai Sulian glared at the two, gritting her teeth and saying, "Ye Cangtian, I will never let you off! And you, old geezer, don't think the Bai family has no one!"
Bai Sulian simply couldn't swallow this insult!
Her son had died because of Ye Cangtian, and now even her father was injured by Ye Cangtian. How could she, as a mother and a daughter, stand by and do nothing?
"Heh, the Bai family?"
"The Bai family's reputation has been ruined by you, and you still have the audacity to mention the Bai family?"
"I think you're still not clear-headed enough!"
The old man snorted coldly, picked up his fishing rod, and cast it out.
The next moment, the thin fishing line instantly wrapped around Bai Sulian's waist, and then Bai Sulian let out a surprised cry.
Splash!
With the old man's cast, Bai Sulian was directly thrown into the big river.
Water splashed everywhere, and in the next instant, the entire river surface seemed to boil.
This area was where the ruins' fang fish gathered. Upon seeing someone fall into the water, those fang fish surged forward madly.
Thwack thwack thwack...
Bai Sulian's reaction was not slow. She instantly drew her long sword and swung it back and forth, stirring up waves of water.
However, although her strength was at the peak of the Profound level, the number of fang fish was simply too great. For every one she killed, another group appeared.
Under normal circumstances, she would have long been forced back to the shore.
But the fishing line on her body, like a restrictive band, not only prevented her from escaping but also held her in the river, enduring the frenzied attacks of the fang fish.
Hiss...
What powerful means!
On the bank, the injured Bai Yuanhang felt a surge of anxiety but was even more amazed by the old man's strength.
With such power, perhaps only the Patriarch could possibly defeat him?
Thinking this, he quickly spoke, "Old sir, everything is my fault. I apologize to you. Please spare my daughter; she was just acting on impulse..."
Bai Yuanhang really wanted to go to her rescue, but with two broken ribs, he was truly powerless.
In his desperation, he had no choice but to lower his pride and apologize voluntarily.
If he waited any longer, his daughter might truly be in danger!
"Hmph!"
The old man snorted lightly, then waved his hand. The next moment, Bai Sulian flew out of the water and landed on the shore.
In just a short time, Bai Sulian's clothes were torn, she was covered in blood, and two or three ferocious ruin fang fish were still clinging to her.
"Little girl, this is just a mild lesson for you."
"If you dare to disturb my peace again, I don't mind turning you into fish bait!"
"Get lost with your father!"
There was no trace of pity in the old man's eyes as he said this coldly, then ignored them.
Bai Sulian glared venomously at the old man, but ultimately did not dare to utter any further threats. She and Bai Yuanhang supported each other and left the big river.
This small interlude did not disturb the mood of the old man and Ye Cangtian; instead, it fostered their exchange.
"Old man, the Bai family has considerable influence in Dragon City. A mild lesson was enough; why make Bai Sulian so humiliated?" Ye Cangtian asked.
The old man glanced at Ye Cangtian. He understood that Ye Cangtian was not concerned about Bai Sulian but about the Bai family seeking trouble for him because of this.
The next moment, he smiled slightly and said, "It's alright, the Bai family is not what it used to be!"
"Used to be? Old man, tell me about it?" Ye Cangtian's interest was immediately piqued.
The old man smiled slightly and then said, "If you don't have the strength, don't inquire about so many things; it's not good for you! Moreover, the Bai family's affairs are confidential and cannot be spread..."
"Uh... Alright then."
Ye Cangtian nodded helplessly.